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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.81, 3,488.84 and 1,465.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.81, 3,488.84 and 1,465.45 is: 2,022.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.81 : 3,488.84 = 1,465.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.81/3,488.84 = 1,465.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.81x = 3,488.84 × 1,465.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.81x = 5,112,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,720.58/2,527.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.59

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